carry trade
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financeJapan Hikes Rates to 1% as Yen Defies Hawkish Policy
The Bank of Japan lifted borrowing costs to the highest level since 1995, but persistent yield gaps keep the yen under pressure.
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financeSpeculators Bet Against Yen at Nine-Year High Ahead of BOJ Rate Hike
Traders hold record short positions against the Japanese yen as the Bank of Japan prepares a likely rate hike, raising risks for global carry trades and crypto markets.
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financeJapan's $73.5B Yen Intervention Fails to Halt Slide
Japan's record currency intervention yields only a temporary bounce as the yen drifts back toward 160 per dollar, with implications for global carry trades and crypto markets.
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financeJapan’s Yen Defense Falters as BOJ Rate Hike Looms
Japan spent $73.6B to support the yen with limited success as the BOJ meeting June 15-16 approaches.
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financeBOJ's New Core Inflation Gauge Hits 2.8%, Widening Policy Dilemma
Japan's central bank reveals a core inflation trend at 2.8%, diverging sharply from official CPI and raising pressure for a rate hike.
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financeYen Intervention Risk Looms Over Thin Holiday Markets
Low liquidity from London and NY holidays puts USD/JPY near 160, raising intervention fears. Crypto markets may see volatility.
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financeJapan's Yen Intervention Pushes Back Speculators, Short Positions Drop to $4.9B
Japan spent $35 billion to support the yen, reducing short positions to $4.9 billion. The intervention signals a new phase in the ongoing battle with currency markets.
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cryptoJapan Taps Stablecoins for Yen's Global Crypto Ambitions
Japan is strategically integrating yen stablecoins into its financial system to bolster its position in the global cryptocurrency and tokenized asset markets.